A Network of Professionals Driving Impact

The Rellevate Advisor Network (RAN) brings together accomplished and well-connected professionals dedicated to driving meaningful impact.

Rellevate Advisor Network

Why Join RAN?

Join a network of changemakers to redefine financial access and inclusion across key sectors such as public sector, education, healthcare, nonprofits, and more.

Advisors

Apply to Join the Rellevate Advisor Network

If you’re a seasoned professional with a passion for driving business growth and strategic partnerships, we invite you to apply for a role on our Advisory Board. Together, let’s drive success in key sectors.

Will Appleton -Rellevate Advisor

Will Appleton

Will Appleton is a retired U.S. Air Force veteran and accomplished professional with extensive financial services, mergers and acquisitions, and entrepreneurial leadership expertise. Following his distinguished military career, he transitioned into high-level financial roles, excelling in portfolio management, M&A strategies, and pioneering fintech solutions. As an entrepreneur, Will successfully launched and scaled multiple startups, offering him a unique perspective on both traditional finance and cutting-edge technologies, including artificial intelligence (AI). Renowned for his ability to cultivate strong client relationships and navigate complex transactions, Will is deeply committed to delivering innovative financial tools that empower everyday Americans.

Alan Coppok -advisor

Alan Coppock

Alan Coppock is a self-proclaimed Innovation Ambassador for hospitals and healthcare organizations in Kentucky and across the United States. As a Fellow of the American College of Healthcare Executives (ACHE) and former Kentucky Regent for ACHE, Alan is recognized for building strong relationships and advancing healthcare leadership in his community. Throughout his career, he has founded and led three Long Term Acute Care Hospitals and co-founded a Federally Qualified Health Center in southeastern Kentucky. Alan is also dedicated to mentoring future healthcare leaders by supporting university MHA students, serving on various boards and community organizations, and partnering with hospitals to drive operational performance through innovative strategies.

With experience supporting over 40 hospitals and health systems, Alan has helped organizations implement value-based care solutions, employee retention initiatives, advanced clinical documentation improvement, and consulting services that deliver measurable financial and quality results. His passion for innovation and commitment to healthcare excellence have made a lasting impact on the industry.

Andre Christian -advisor

Andre Christian

Andre Christian is a seasoned business strategist and technology executive with over 25 years of experience in enterprise automation, workforce enablement, and financial innovation. At Toshiba, he led national enterprise initiatives, overseeing large-scale modernization programs that helped companies streamline operations and elevate workforce performance.

Today, Andre is the Founder and CEO of Techquity Advisors, a consultancy that partners with clients to modernize legacy systems and optimize financial operations. He’s also the Co-Founder and Chief Marketing Officer of REVOBOTS, an advanced robotics company developing AI-powered automation for labor-intensive industries. Throughout his career, Andre has focused on empowering the workforce, bringing a unique blend of startup agility and enterprise rigor to align people, technology, and performance with purpose.

Dondi Dix - advisor

Dondi Dix

Dondi Dix brings over 25 years of expertise in business consulting, transformation, and talent development. She has served as Chief People Officer for the world’s largest private insurance broker and held senior leadership roles in operations and transformation at Fortune 500 companies. Dondi is passionate about empowering small businesses, the middle market, and the public sector, providing actionable solutions that drive measurable results. She has also successfully scaled her own companies, leading them through multi-million-dollar mergers, and is dedicated to coaching and developing the next generation of business leaders.

William J. (Bill) Donoher Advisor

William J. (Bill) Donoher

William J. (Bill) Donoher brings extensive leadership and strategic management expertise, holding a Ph.D. in Strategic Management from the University of Missouri-Columbia and a J.D. from the Washington University in St. Louis School of Law. His legal career focused on complex asset-based lending transactions. With over 20 years of experience in academia, he has authored award-winning articles on leadership and strategy, and has consulted with diverse businesses, culminating in his academic career as a business school dean.

Michael Elliot

Michael Elliott

Michael brings over three decades of financial services leadership to Rellevate, spanning payments, consumer finance, and business banking. He has extensive experience in product development, marketing, customer loyalty, and strategic partnerships, gained from leading roles at top US banks, marketing agencies, technology companies, and consultancies.
Michael is passionate about leveraging data and technology to create innovative solutions that broaden financial access, enhance product offerings, and simplify the financial ecosystem. 
He resides with his family in New Canaan, CT, and actively engages in his community.
Alan Coppok - advisor

Larry Lipschultz

Larry Lipschultz brings four decades of executive financial leadership to Rellevate. As longtime CFO of a national food manufacturing and distribution company, he led financial management, strategic planning, acquisitions, and employee benefits teams. Larry has also advised companies in the food sector on growth strategies, profit improvement, and talent development. An active community leader, he has served on the Board of Big Brothers Big Sisters and as Chair of the Meridian Development Corporation. Larry holds a BA in Business Administration from Concordia University and pursued graduate studies in Business Taxation at the University of Minnesota. He and his wife, Carol, live in Meridian, Idaho

Phil McCall Rellevate Advisor

Phil McCall​

Phil McCall is a seasoned senior executive with decades of experience in sales and marketing, specializing in telecom, cable TV, and IPTV technology. Throughout his career, he has played a pivotal role in launching and scaling numerous successful companies and divisions. Today, Phil focuses on helping organizations of all sizes attract and retain top talent by leveraging his deep understanding of business dynamics and employee engagement.
 
As a passionate world traveler, Phil draws inspiration from diverse cultures, uncovering valuable insights into achieving success and happiness for both individuals and organizations. He often shares his experiences and perspectives through public speaking.  
 
Phil earned a Bachelor of Science in Industrial Engineering from the University of Florida. He resides near Savannah, Georgia, with his wife of nearly 49 years. They enjoy an active lifestyle with their two grown children and three grandchildren. Known for his belief that customers seek dependable partners rather than mere suppliers, Phil approaches business with a commitment to building lasting relationships that foster mutual success
Ovie Mughelli

Ovie Mughelli

Ovie Mughelli brings a decade of high-performance leadership to Rellevate, honed through a distinguished 10-year NFL career as a 2-time All-Pro with the Atlanta Falcons and Baltimore Ravens. Demonstrating excellence both on and off the field, Ovie was recognized with the Walter Payton Man of the Year award for his significant community impact. Ovie was also recently inducted into the Wake Forest Sports Hall of Fame. Following his impactful athletic career, Ovie earned his MBA from George Washington University. He currently applies his strategic acumen as a Healthcare Consultant focusing on innovative solutions to revolutionize employer healthcare. 

Jason Young- advisor

Jason Young

Jason has over 20 years of Executive & Senior Leadership experience spanning multiple industries & disciplines in both the public & private sectors, inclusive of high-volume eCommerce fulfillment, 3PL distribution & automotive/technology/food/beverage/cpg manufacturing, as well as highly sensitive/classified government, military & nuclear power installations.  Having launched several greenfield & brownfield manufacturing & distribution operations in the U.S. & Mexico throughout his career, he’s adept at leading all facets of complex organizations from the front lines to the C-suite.  Jason is currently the CEO of a leading medical technology company specializing in providing best-in-class software & hardware solutions to hospitals, clinics & laboratories for improved patient care & financial performance